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M40 DATALOGGER User Manual

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M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.05
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INDEX
1M40 KIT ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2GPS WORKING PRINCIPLE................................................................................................................ 7
3SUGGESTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION...................................................... 7
3.1 Precautions for M40 installation ........................................................................................................... 7
3.2 GPS antenna installation...................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 M40 system installation ........................................................................................................................ 8
4M40: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Diagnosis LEDs.................................................................................................................................... 9
5M40 WIRING LOOMS......................................................................................................................... 10
6FIRMWARE, CONFIGURATION, SETUP FOR M40 DATALOGGER............................................... 11
7USING M40 DATALOGGER .............................................................................................................. 12
7.1 Importance of data logging................................................................................................................. 12
7.2 Getting started.................................................................................................................................... 12
7.2.1 GPS fixing........................................................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Data logging........................................................................................................................................ 12
7.4 Internal accelerometers...................................................................................................................... 13
8USING M40 WITH A PC..................................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Connection to a pc.............................................................................................................................. 14
8.2 Download of recorded sessions ......................................................................................................... 14
8.3 Visualizing recorded sessions ............................................................................................................ 17
8.4 Set the default track in the device ...................................................................................................... 19
8.5 Track creation from a recorded session............................................................................................. 20
8.6 Instrument setup download and updating .......................................................................................... 22
8.6.1 Instrument setup download and updating with DATA MANAGER software....................................... 22
8.6.2 Instrument setup download and updating with GATE software.......................................................... 23
8.7 Starting and stopping logging (MANUAL) .......................................................................................... 25
8.7.1 Starting and stopping logging (MANUAL) with DATA MANAGER ..................................................... 25
8.7.2 Starting and stopping logging (MANUAL) with GATE ........................................................................ 26
8.8 Time syncronization (from pc) ............................................................................................................ 28
8.8.1 Time syncronization with DATA MANAGER ...................................................................................... 28
8.8.2 Time syncronization with GATE.......................................................................................................... 28
8.9 M40 configuration............................................................................................................................... 30
8.9.1 M40 configuration with DATA MANAGER.......................................................................................... 31
8.9.2 M40 configuration with GATE............................................................................................................. 32
8.9.3 Data logging parameters modification................................................................................................ 34
8.9.4 Change of system time....................................................................................................................... 36
8.9.5 Lap trigger modification....................................................................................................................... 36
8.9.6 GRSY channel setting......................................................................................................................... 36
8.9.7 Serial protocol setting ......................................................................................................................... 37
8.9.8 CAN parameters setting...................................................................................................................... 37
8.10 M40 setup properties modification...................................................................................................... 38
8.10.1 M40 setup properties modification with DATA MANAGER ................................................................ 38
8.10.2 M40 setup properties modification with GATE ................................................................................... 40
8.10.3 GPS parameters setting...................................................................................................................... 42
8.10.4 Comment, driver and vehicle setting .................................................................................................. 42
8.11 Firmware update................................................................................................................................. 43
9M40 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................ 44
APPENDIX 1: M40 SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 45
1ANALOGUE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................... 46
1.1 Linear calibration example.................................................................................................................. 46
1.1.1 Linear calibration by using DATA MANAGER................................................................................... 46
1.1.2 Linear calibration by using GATE...................................................................................................... 49
1.2 GEAR on analogue input calibration .................................................................................................. 52
1.2.1 GEAR on analogue input calibration by using GATE ......................................................................... 52
1.2.2 GEAR on analogue input calibration by using GATE ......................................................................... 55
1.3 TPS setup (available only for GATE software)................................................................................... 59
1.4 Suspension potentiometer setting (available only for GATE software)............................................. 62
2SWITCH CHANNELS (ONLY M40 EXPANSION AND PLUS MODELS) .......................................... 65
2.1 Adding a SWITCH MAP-SWITCH BUTTON channel ........................................................................ 65
2.2 Adding a BEACON channel................................................................................................................ 69
3CAN CHANNELS................................................................................................................................ 72

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3.1 Adding a CAN channel ....................................................................................................................... 72
4INPUT CAPTURE CHANNELS (IC CHANNELS) .............................................................................. 77
4.1 IC channel calibration (connected to a wheel speed sensor)............................................................. 77
4.2 IC channel calibration (connected to a RPM sensor)......................................................................... 81
5“WATCH” function............................................................................................................................... 82
5.1 Start and stop “WATCH”: real time channel visualization .................................................................. 82
5.2 “WATCH” channel calibration............................................................................................................. 86
5.3 Setting channel zero in “WATCH” ...................................................................................................... 87
5.4 Setting channel offset in “WATCH”..................................................................................................... 88
APPENDIX 2: CONNECTORS M40 STD. –EXP. - PLUS.............................................................................. 89
1“MAIN” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP. - PLUS) ............................................................................ 89
2“EXP” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP. - PLUS) .............................................................................. 90
3“EXP1” CONNECTOR (ONLY M40 EXP. - PLUS)............................................................................. 90
4“EXP2” CONNECTOR (ONLY M40 PLUS) ........................................................................................ 91
5“USB” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP.- PLUS).............................................................................. 91
APPENDIX 3: WIRING LOOMS FOR M40 CONNECTION............................................................................ 92
1MULTILINK WIRING code GL-0018-AA............................................................................................. 92
2EXPANSION WIRING code GL-0041-AA.......................................................................................... 93
3EXPANSIONE WIRING code GL-0042-AA........................................................................................ 94
4EXPANSION WIRING code GL-0043-AA.......................................................................................... 95
5DATA DOWNLOAD WIRING code GL-0019-AA................................................................................ 96
6POWER WIRING code GL-0036-AA.................................................................................................. 97
7POWER WIRING code GL-0037-AA.................................................................................................. 98
8POWER –DATA WIRING code GL-0038-AA .................................................................................... 99
9POWER –DATA WIRING code GL-0039-AA .................................................................................. 100
APPENDIX 4: M40 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS........................................................................................... 101
1GP1 EVO - M40 (BATTERY LESS CONFIGURATION) ............................................................... 101
2GP1 EVO - LC1 EVO - M40 ......................................................................................................... 102
3LC1 EVO - M40 (ANALOG CONNECTION).................................................................................. 103
4LC1 EVO - M40 (CAN BUS CONNECTION)................................................................................. 104
5M40 -ANALOG SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 5VDC......................................................................... 105
6M40 -ANALOG SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 12VDC....................................................................... 106
7M40 - FREQUENCY SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 12VDC................................................................ 107

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M40 STANDARD –M40 EXPANSION –M40 PLUS, due to GPS technology, can log not only signal from
connected sensors but also data concerning trajectories and vehicle speed.
Acquisition and configuration of M40 datalogger (with firmware release less than 1.30) are done via GATE
software, MX2 (analysis), Download Manager (device synchronization) and Setup Manager (Setup
management).The firmware release over than 1.30 are manage by DATA MANAGER software.
This manual is dedicated to illustrate to the end user information on M40 datalogger functions.
Otherwise specified, functions described are in Standard (M40 STD.)Expansion (M40 EXP.) and PLUS
(M40 PLUS).
Different versions of M40 are the followings:
Characteristic/function
MODEL
M40 STD
M40 EXP
M40 PLUS
Integrated tri-axle accelerometer

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
Analogue input (0-5V)
3
6
9
Frequency input (open collector 0-5V, freq. 0 -
20kHz)
2
3
5
External beacon input
-
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CAN connection
2.0 High Speed (bitrate 125 kb/s, 250 kb/s, 500 kb/s,
1Mb/s; Intel and Motorola protocol)
Maximum CAN channels
128
CAN channel transmission


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CAN channel reception
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Logging rate (Hz) in each channel
1 –10 –20 –50 –100 –500
Auxiliary power output 5 VDC @ 1A



Auxiliary power output VBB



Logging trigger channel
User selectable (speed, RPM, manual, etc)
Switch on delay
User selectable (via software)
Data recording switch on delay
User selectable (via software)
GPS logging frequency (Hz)
5 –oversampled to 10
Average precision GPS module (m)
2.5
GPS antenna
Active 5V, gain 28dB, SMA connector
Start/stop data logging signalling led



GPS status signalling led



Integrated Real Time Clock (RTC)
Yes, with backup battery
Internal clock updating
Manual (via PC) or automatic (from GPS)
Time zone setting
Via PC
Internal memory (GB)
Up to 16
USB communication port



Firmware update
fw user updatable via PC
Interface software
DATA MANAGER (GATE for rel. fw <1.30)
Case material
Anodized aluminium
Protection grade
IP68
Dimension length x width x height (mm)
92 x 66 x 20
Weight (g)
250
260
270
Otherwise specified (M40 STANDARD, M40 EXPANSION o M40 PLUS) M40 refers to instruction and/or
function for all three data loggers.
CAUTION: channels not available on M40 are locked from GATE software and the user can not
modify this.

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1M40 KIT
M40 kit is comprehensive of:
•box
•M40 datalogger
•1 GPS antenna
•1 power cable, code GL-0038-AA
•1 expansion cables JST-Binder for the connection of external sensors (only M40 EXPANSION)
•2 expansion cables JST-Binder for the connection of external sensors (only M40 PLUS)
•1 USB-JST cable for pc connection
•1 CD with software and manuals electronic copy
NOTE: kit content can be different accordingly to the versions.

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2GPS WORKING PRINCIPLE
GPS (Global Positioning System) system, on which your GET system is based, uses a spherical positioning
algorithm in order to identify the position of receiver the signal coming from satellites.
Measuring the time needed by a radio signal to cover the distance satellite-receiver and knowing the precise
position of at least 4 satellites, it is possible to identify the 3D position of the receiver.
24 GPS satellites, arranged in orbits inclined at 55 degrees to the equator, are between 18000 and 20000
km from the Earth and they rotate completely in 12 hours.
Satellites transmit signals of 1.2 and 1.5 GHz (to avoid errors coming from atmosphere refraction) originated
by a single oscillator (atomic clock). Transmitted data contain information on satellite’s orbit and time signal
(messages of Ephemeris) that permit to the receiver to define position on earth surface.
3SUGGESTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION
We recommend to read carefully following chapters in order to get the best during the installation of M40 in
your vehicle.
WARNING: A WRONG INSTALLATION COULD CAUSE SERIOUS TROUBLES TO
PEOPLE AND/OR THINGS
3.1 Precautions for M40 installation
Before proceeding with installation of M40 onto a vehicle please observe the following rules:
•Work in a user friendly environment (example: enough working space)
•Disconnect battery wirings
•Put all removed vehicle parts in a safe place avoiding to damage them
•Installation in vehicle with internal combustion engine has to be done with the engine cold: during the
installation you could be in contact with engine or chassis parts
•During the job be really careful to connectors and wirings
•Keep washers, bolts and nuts in a safe place during M40 installation
•During installation avoid that any part installed interfere with driving parts or with the driver
3.2 GPS antenna installation
In order to install properly the GPS antenna please refer to the following instructions:
•be really careful during GPS antenna movement: Avoid shocks and verify that connector and cable are in
a perfect shape
Time lapping is done via GPS: this solution avoid uncomfortable beacons side the track
and help to have timing references during data analysis.
GPS is a stochastic algorithm and it is strictly linked to the correct signal receiving. In
case of electromagnetic or ambient interferences the quality of data is not guaranteed.
The minimum received number of satellites in order to guarantee a proper quality in
time lapping is 5.

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•fix the antenna outside the vehicle: obstacles near to the antenna could cause a reduction to the receiving
capabilities of the sensor. A wrong position could cause an incorrect lap timing, wrong data acquisition
and wrong trajectories
•do not twist the antenna cable around other cables (especially around high voltage plugs wiring): this
could cause inductive interferences and cause problems during the functioning
•let pass the antenna cable as far as possible from spark plugs and other electromagnetic field. In
motorbikes it is preferable to run the cable out of the chassis but in any case in a protected zone
•fix the GPS connector to the ANTENNA input in MD40 without use excessive torque: do not use tools
Some suggestions to fix the antenna:
Speed bikes: fix the antenna in the far back part of the motorbike away from heat sources (exhaust) or in
cockpit area (on top of it).
Off-road bike: fix the antenna on handlebar handle pad.
Car: fix the antenna on top of the roof.
Kart: fix the antenna on the higher part of front number plate, if needed manufacture a support to address
the sensor in the proper direction.
3.3 M40 system installation
M40 data loggers are done in order to be fixed easily inside all vehicles.
For electrical connections please read Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 of this manual.
With dedicated cables it is possible to connect directly to ECU by Athena Evolution (example GP1EVO) via
CAN bus.
The following figure shows in principles a typical installation of a M40 into a motorbike.
M40
PC
GPS antenna
Sensor

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9
5
8
6
2
3
4
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4M40: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1: M40 DEVICE
2: MAIN connection cable
3: EXP connection cable
4: USB connection cable
5: red diagnosis led
6: green diagnosis led
7: GPS antenna connector
8: EXP1 connection cable (only for M40 EXPANSION and M40 PLUS)
9: EXP2 connection cable (only for M40 PLUS)
4.1 Diagnosis LEDs
M40 data logger has got two LEDs. The following table shows their meaning:
Cond.
Led
Status
Meaning
1
Green
Off
The device is off
2
Green
On fix
The device is on
3
Green
Blinking (frequency 1Hz)
Acquiring data
4
Green
Blinking (frequency 2Hz)
The memory is full
5
Red
On fix
Not adequate satellites reading
6
Red
Off
Adequate satellites reading
7
Green + Red
Blinking (frequency 1Hz)
The device is connected to PC
It is possible that some combinations occur. For example, both LEDs on fix: in this case the instrument is on
(condition 2) but with a low satellite reading (condition 5).
Except for condition 7, status of M40 will be defined by a combination of two LEDs conditions: 2 + 5, or 2 +
6, or 3 + 5 , etc.

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DATALOGGER
ECU
5M40 WIRING LOOMS
M40 dataloggers could be linked to the vehicle (or sensors) with specific cables.
With “multilink” cable it is possible, for example, connect M40 directly to ECU GP1 EVO (see following
picture):
In this situation it is possible to give power to m40 directly from ECU and to log all CAN channels coming
from ECU.
All data like rpm, throttle position, injection time, advance time, etc will be available through only one cable.
Interconnection cables are available for EXP, EXP1, EXP2 connectors to connect M40 to analogue sensors
or frequency sensors with 3 wirings Binder connector.
If you need further information on M40 wirings please refer to Appendix 3,